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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,233 and 76,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,233 and 76,370 is: 165,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233 : 76,370 = 76,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233/76,370 = 76,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233x = 76,370 × 76,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233x = 5,832,376,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,376,900/35,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,537.33

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